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Springfield 1873 Trapdoor Cal .45-70 SN:45407 Original 1863 Springfield percussion musket converted

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Springfield 1873 Trapdoor Cal .45-70 SN:45407 Original 1863 Springfield percussion musket converted
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Springfield 1873 Trapdoor Cal .45-70 SN:45407 Original 1863 Springfield percussion musket converted to breech loading cartridge rifle in 1873. Blued finish with "U.S. Springfield" and "1863" stamped on the lock work along with the U.S. Eagle. StampedOriginal 1863 Springfield percussion musket converted to breech loading cartridge rifle in 1873. Blued finish with "U.S. Springfield" and "1863" stamped on the lock work along with the U.S. Eagle. Stamped "Model 1873"and eagle with "US" on top of the bolt. Wood straight grip full length stock with 2 barrel bands, 28 1/2" barrel with cleaning rod below, much later adjustable rifle sight installed, modern leather sling installed onoriginal swivels, steel butt plate. Good bore and action. Condition: Very good with metal finish thinning all over. Wood is also very good. Note: Barrel is stamped with "Browning Bros,Ogden Utah" indicating that this gun was sold at one time through the Browning Brothers store in Utah.